Every year thousands of children are treated for dental injuries which could have been avoided or minimised by wearing a custom made mouthguard. Studies have shown that approximately 25% of children in the UK will injure and possibly lose a front tooth at some stage and that between 13% and 39% of all dental injuries are sport related.
A properly fitted guard is easy to get used to and doesn’t dig into your gums or cheeks and it should not affect either your breathing or speech.
There are different types of mouthguard available - off the shelf boil and bite types from sports shop or ones that are custom made and fitted by a dental professional. The Oral Health Foundation suggest that custom made mouthguards are the safest and preferred option as they are most comfortable and protection is superior as they are made from an chair side mould of the mouth. When prescribed by a dentist they also allow for some growth of adult teeth and shedding of baby teeth.
Many schools insist their pupils wear a sports mouthguard. Sports that may pose an injury to the mouth include rugby, hockey, football, cricket, martial arts, skateboarding etc. You can choose from a wide range of patterns and colours or even co-ordinate your mouthguard with your school or team colours.
Whether you are a serious competitor or an avid amateur, a mouthguard from Sharrow Vale Dental Care is a sensible investment that could save you a lot of stress, a lot of money and a lot of time off from doing what you love most!
To find out more about mouthguards, or to book an appointment at Sharrow Vale Dental Care, call 0114 2686076, email enquiries@sharrowvaledentalcare.co.uk or send us a message using our online contact form.